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May 9, 2024

Creamy, cheesy tortellini with Italian sausage and spinach: 'Super cozy dish'

Delicious creamy tortellini with Italian sausage can be made in 30 minutes. Try this recipe for dinner from a Nebraska rancher's wife who says it's a dish that's loved by her family.

May 7, 2024

Ways to cope with Mother's Day after your mom has passed

Mother's Day can be an extremely hard day for those who have lost their mom. If you are dealing with the loss of your mom come Mother's Day, here are some ways to cope.

April 30, 2024

5 eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts to grab now on Amazon, including an indoor herb garden and more

Check out these eco-friendly gift ideas ahead of Mother's Day. From a tote bag to an indoor herb garden and more, grab them now on Amazon and celebrate the special woman in your life.

April 14, 2024

Tamales are hot today, yet savory wraps are as old as civilization

Tamales are surging in popularity, with digital visibility up 47% last year and sold in 34,000 U.S. restaurants. Tamales are actually one of the oldest known prepared foods.

April 9, 2024

Raise 500-pound pumpkins in your backyard: 5 tips from America's world-record gourd grower

Travis Gienger of Minnesota offers 5 tips this spring for growing giant 500-pound backyard pumpkins by fall. Gienger grew the largest pumpkin ever recorded, a 2,749-pound goliath, in 2023.

March 31, 2024

Chocolate Easter bunnies leaped from Pennsylvania Dutch ingenuity, hobbled by inflation in 2024

Pennsylvania candy salesman Robert Strohecker sparked a frenzy with the first chocolate Easter bunny in 1890. The business is facing high prices and low supply in 2024.

March 30, 2024

Catskill Mountain farmer challenges campus critics who say foragers are 'destroying the Earth'

Rick Bishop, farmer and owner of Mountain Sweet Berry Farm in Roscoe, New York, has foraged for ramps (also called wild leeks) for decades. The rural practice, he says, now faces campus critics.

March 25, 2024

Cultural Italian wedding day traditions that couples still use today

At an Italian wedding, you may find very unique cultural traditions that include cutting the groom's tie and enjoying millefoglie as the cake served.

March 11, 2024

Here's how Abe Lincoln, corned beef connoisseur, flavored America's St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Abraham Lincoln was a corned beef connoisseur and historians suggest his taste for it fueled the delicious dishes associated with St. Patrick's Day in the United States.

December 31, 2023

10 New Year's Eve rituals and traditions to do before and when the clock strikes 12

There are many rituals on New Year's Eve that are thought to bring luck in the coming year. Some are rather superstitious, while others are a lot more common and traditional.